Tag Archive for: Board of Supervisors

NEMiss.News Dr. Shane Scott at IMPC, COVID-19

Dr. Shane Scott: “COVID is not going away.” What you should know.

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  NEW ALBANY, MS - “COVID is not going to go away,” a prominent northeast Mississippi physician told NEMISS.NEWS last week. “I suspect it is going to be one of the illnesses, such as the flu, ordinary head colds and strep, which…
Northeast MS Homeless at Tupelo library

Tupelo man says home overrun by homeless, asks its removal from demolition list

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Tupelo, MS - The first Tupelo City Council meeting of the year, January 7, 2020, was not without drama. Mr. Frank Agnew, an area homeowner, went before the council in an attempt to save his property. The home is currently in a state of disrepair,…
New Albany MS. Christmas at the Museum 2018

2019 Christmas at the Museum, December 14

Mingle and Jingle with Santa, enjoys crafts and holiday refreshments on Saturday, Dec. 14, from 10 until 12 noon at the Union County Heritage Museum for the annual Christmas event. Part of the holiday season that has become a tradition is…
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Some work complete on industrial park enhancements

Work is partly complete on projects to attract more industry to Union County. A concrete pad for a shell building and a nearby industrial access road have been done. Steel was expected to be going up soon for a 100,000-square-foot shell building…
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Body of missing man Scott McQuary found Tuesday morning

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Members of the Union County Sheriff’s Department found the body of 49-year-old Scott McQuary Tuesday morning in a sand pit off County Road 14. The case was under investigation Tuesday but Sheriff Jimmy Edwards said no foul play was suspected…
New Albany MS Doggie dining in MS

Doggie Dining: Coming to a restaurant near you?

JACKSON, Miss. – Beginning Friday, November 1, 2019, a new Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) policy will allow "doggie dining." Restaurant patrons will be able to dine with their pet dogs under certain conditions. Patterned…
New Albany, MS Gobble gobble, Patterson home open at Thanksgiving

Gobble, Gobble — Wobble, Wobble— Happy Thanksgiving!

“Praise God from whom all blessings flow...” --The Doxology    There is something very special in the air. It’s an air of gratitude, an air filled with the fragrance of hope and Thanksgiving. This year’s bounty has been harvested.…

Career & Technology Day, May 13, to include job fair

The New Albany School of Career & Technical Education is planning Career & Technology Day for May 13. This year plans are being made to add a job fair component to the event for New Albany High School juniors and seniors, as well…

New Albany in running for music series grant-here’s how to vote

NEW ALBANY, MS - Sponsored by Levitt Pavilions, the national nonprofit behind the largest free concert series in America, the City of New Albany hopes to qualify as one of the 15 winning organizations competing in the Levitt AMP Grant Awards. What…

NAMS Howlin’ on the RIver Color Run set for October 31

Walk, jog, and run your way toward a healthier life while raising funds for New Albany Middle School! The color run is open to EVERYONE in the community and we encourage you to join us. The My School Color Run will feature…

County finalizes purchase of office space for district attorney

The supervisors also approved payment for the new E-911 emergency telephone system and a grant request for funds to clean up dumpsites throughout the county.

Union supervisors doubtful about garbage pickup, office opening Wednesday

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It was too early Tuesday morning for Union County Supervisors to determine whether county offices would be open Wednesday, or whether garbage would be picked up in the county, but both appeared unlikely. District 2 Supervisor Chad Coffey…
Union C. Supervisors 2-1-2021 NEMiss.News

County provides employees with paid coronavirus leave time

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  The Union County Board of Supervisors approved a new coronavirus leave policy Monday, in compliance with House Bill 1647 passed by the legislature this past year. The bill deals with leave due to disasters or emergencies. Board…
NEMiss.News Split vote on boat

In split vote, supervisors agree to buy search and rescue boat

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  The Union County Board of Supervisors decided to purchase a rescue boat for the emergency management department in a spilt vote Tuesday. Although it was not specifically mentioned, the move likely came in part because of the extensive…

Increase in county value brings raises for some officials

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Some county officials will see pay raises next year thanks to legislative action and an increase in the overall value of Union County. Union County supervisors, the county prosecuting attorney, justice court judges and the county board attorney…

Supervisors delay action on courthouse and old jail renovation, jail camera system

A partial Union County Board of Supervisors dealt with several substantial matters at their meeting Monday, but delayed action on a couple pending for information and a return of the full board. First District Supervisor Sam Taylor and Fifth…

County working to recruit industry and help resume grand jury

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The Union County Board of Supervisors continue to work toward bringing more jobs to the area and are also helping to facilitate the first convening of a grand jury in nearly a year. Board attorney Chandler Rogers presented memoranda of understanding…

Union County to get new E-911 emergency phone system

Union County is going to get a much-needed new E-911 emergency telephone system. County supervisors approved spending nearly $800,000 to purchase the new system Monday. The present system is out of date and it has become progressively…

County moving ahead with road and bridge projects

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Union County supervisors are taking advantage of late spring and early summer weather to move ahead with construction and maintenance projects. Monday the board approved advertising for leveling and overlay of County Roads 371, 372 and 373. They…

Union County supervisors locking doors to all offices

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Additional restrictions imposed on access to Union County buildings The Union County Board of Supervisors has further restricted access to county buildings to help protect employees and the public from the spread of the coronavirus. “The…
Union County Board of Supervisors Feb 18

County garbage rates going up, will provide containers

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Updated Union County MS - Union County residents outside the City of New Albany will see their garbage collection cost increase 20 percent in a month or so. The board of supervisors voted Tuesday to increase the rate from $10 per month…

County becomes ‘second amendment friendly’

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The Union County Board of Supervisors Monday adopted a resolution making the county a “Second Amendment Friendly County.” The resolution, essentially symbolic, says that the county officials will not support any action relating to gun…